MANSFIELD—The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force has once again spotlighted individuals on its weekly Most Wanted list, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in bringing these fugitives to justice for their alleged offenses within the region. Authorities are urging the public to step forward with any information that could lead to the location and arrest of these wanted individuals.
Rafael Martinez
Age: 40
Description: White / Male / 5’8” / 180lbs / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Martinez is being sought by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office due to allegations of failing to register (F1), a bond revocation connected to possession of fentanyl (F1), and failure to register (F1), as well as an Adult Parole Authority violation for rape (F1). Martinez has affiliations with the Cleveland area.
Steven Drummond
Age: 26
Description: White / Male / 5’9’’ / 160lbs / Blond Hair / Blue Eyes
Authorities are actively pursuing Steven Drummond, wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for a failure to register offense. Drummond is known to have connections to both the Mansfield and Shelby localities.
Vernon Cole
Age: 48
Description: White / Male / 5’11’’ / 175lbs / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
The U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office are in pursuit of Vernon Cole, who is wanted in relation to a charge of breaking and entering. Cole’s known connections primarily span the Mansfield area.
Derrick Taylor
Age: 46
Description: White / Male / 245 lbs / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Derrick Taylor is wanted by both the U.S Marshals and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office on charges of felonious assault. His connections extend to various Ohio locations including Mansfield, Ontario, Baltic, and Bucyrus.
Individuals with any pertinent information about these fugitives are strongly encouraged to contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force through the following channels:
Phone: 419-774-3565
Tip Line: 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833)
Web Tip: usmarshals.gov/district/oh-n/index.html
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force underscores the crucial role the community plays in ensuring the safety and security of the region by assisting in the apprehension of these wanted individuals.